🌱 Bluegrass Along The Harpeth + State Of The County Address

Hello, neighbors! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Franklin Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Follow along for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Hot with clouds and sun. High: 96 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. Franklin's Bluegrass Along the Harpeth returns this weekend. The festival began in 1991 and returns every 4th weekend in July. The festival will be held in Franklin's town square. The festival is free and will be on Jul. 22 and Jul. 23. Click for the full schedule. (Williamson Source)
2. Are you growing increasingly frustrated with online home listings and are seeking an alternative? Patch and Redfin have teamed up to create a list of four upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Franklin area this weekend. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Franklin Patch)
3. Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson presented this year's State of the County address on Tuesday. The presentation was given at the county's Williamson Medical Center luncheon at Franklin Marriott Cool Springs conference center. More than 400 business leaders were in attendance. Anderson highlighted that 75 percent of the county's budget is spent on school expenses. 17.7 percent of the budget is for the sheriff's office and court systems. (Williamson Herald)

Today in Franklin:

• Franklin Transit Authority At City of Franklin (3:30 PM)
• Crafter's Night Out At Leiper's Fork Public Library (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Friends of Franklin Parks provides an update on the city's first inclusive playground - Ellie G's Dream World. The park will be on 180 acres between South Carothers and Interstate 65. Click for a rendering of the park. (Friends of Franklin Parks via Facebook)
• Visit Franklin celebrates being listed by Travel Nour as one of the most exciting destinations to visit this year. Click for the full list. (Visit Franklin, TN via Facebook)
• Did you know that a dripping faucet can waste up to 2,000 gallons of water each year? The City of Franklin is highlighting the importance of conserving water. Click for a full list of water conservation tips. (City of Franklin)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.